遠 (yuǎn) - Far — distant in space or time & remote

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yuǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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遠 · yuǎn

Far — distant in space or time;

remote;

profound;

to keep at a distance.

Far — distant in space or timeremoteprofound

Usage highlights

Distant placeLongFarKeep away fromLong journeyAncient times

Synonyms

  • 遥— distant, remote
  • 遐— far, distant (literary)
  • 辽— distant, far-reaching

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 邻— neighboring, adjacent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountains are far away (远山).
  • This is a long-distance call (长途电话).
  • He has a far-reaching vision (远见).
  • Keep away from danger (远离危险).

Collocations

  • Distant place(远方)
  • Long-distance(远程)
  • Far-sighted(远见)
  • Keep away from(远离)
  • Long journey(远行)
  • Ancient times(远古)

Idioms

  • Far-reaching and profound(源远流长)
  • Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors(远亲不如近邻)
  • Keep a respectful distance(敬而远之)
  • High aims and long-term vision(志存高远)
  • As far as the eye can see(一望无际)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 'far' often carries positive connotations of depth, vision, and long-term thinking.
  • The character appears in many classical texts emphasizing the importance of foresight and planning.
  • In naming traditions, it suggests ambition, vision, and a broad perspective on life.

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